The land question in Palestine, 1917-1939

Discussion questions for The land question in Palestine, 1917-1939

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1. 1

   Stein meticulously details the complexities of land tenure and transfer in Palestine. What was the most surprising aspect of the legal or traditional land systems during this period, and how did these systems contribute to the "land question" as Stein defines it?

2. 2

   The British Mandate government plays a pivotal role in Stein's analysis. How effectively, or ineffectively, did British policies attempt to navigate the competing claims and interests regarding land, and what were the unforeseen consequences of their interventions?

3. 3

   The book highlights the profound human connection to land, especially in an agricultural society. How does Stein's examination of land ownership and displacement in Palestine resonate with contemporary debates about land rights, resource allocation, or indigenous claims in other parts of the world?